Posts by Jessica Stewart

Jessica Stewart

Jessica Stewart is a Staff Editor and Digital Media Specialist for My Modern Met, as well as a curator and art historian. Since 2020, she is also one of the co-hosts of the My Modern Met Top Artist Podcast. She earned her MA in Renaissance Studies from University College London and now lives in Rome, Italy. She cultivated expertise in street art which led to the purchase of her photographic archive by the Treccani Italian Encyclopedia in 2014. When she’s not spending time with her three dogs, she also manages the studio of a successful street artist. In 2013, she authored the book "Street Art Stories Roma" and most recently contributed to "Crossroads: A Glimpse Into the Life of Alice Pasquini." You can follow her adventures online at @romephotoblog.
Architecture
December 13, 2025

Book Reveals the Fascinating History of Chicago’s Iconic Wrigley Building [Interview]

The Wrigley Building is one of Chicago’s most iconic pieces of architecture, yet at the same time, one of its most mysterious. Designed by an architect who is not a household name, it has still managed to become a staple of American architecture. Now, a new book is shedding light on its rich history, from the chewing gum mogul who commissioned it to the underrated architect whose creative vision continues to captivate us today.

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Installation
December 2, 2025

Best of 2025: Top 10 Art Installations Featured on My Modern Met

From monumental sculptures in city squares to immersive environments in deserts and oceans, the top art installations of 2025 reveal how creativity continues to shape our world. This year, artists expanded their creative boundaries, embracing technology, sustainability, and collective participation. From poetic reflections on light to powerful acts of environmental activism, these installations ask us not just to look, but to listen, feel, and take action.

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Astrophotography
November 20, 2025

Incredible Photo Captures Skydiver Silhouetted in Front of the Sun

Astrophotographer Andrew McCarthy has taken some incredible photos, but his newest is perhaps his most impressive—and artistic—to date. The Fall of Icarus, created in collaboration with skydiver Gabriel C. Brown, is a spectacular image that celebrates the incredible things that humans can accomplish. In the image, we see Brown tumbling toward Earth, silhouetted against the sun’s chromosphere. The photograph is so audacious that one could ask if it’s even real—and it very much is!

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